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Volleyball: Approach And Jump

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DESCRIPTION

Players stand on the attack line facing the net. If the player is right handed, they start with a left leg step, followed by two quick right-left steps and then jump.

COACHING POINTS

While approaching to spike, the last step should be performed with the left foot (right-handed players) so it would be positioned a little bit in front of the right foot. It helps to rotate shoulders and hips which are then re-rotated while hitting the ball. Torso generates additional power which joined with hitting arm power makes kills ultimately powerful.

PROGRESSION

To improve arm-leg coordination you may ask players to become left-handed for a while and try to approach with right foot step as last.

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Approach, Jump And Clap:

Players approach and jump and imitate a spike by holding the non-hitting hand up and hitting it as it it were a ball.

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Get Up and Set:

Players start by lying on their back on the baseline. When the coach whistles, they quickly get up and overhand pass the ball to themselves while moving forwards and backwards from the net.

10 Setting Drills

Baseline dig, move and spike:

In pairs player 1 stand at the net on the opposite side of the court to player 2, who is standing close to the attack line facing the net.

Player 1 then passes the ball to the baseline on the opposite side of the net.

Player 2 runs back and digs the ball back to the net, where player 1 is now standing after moving underneath the net into the setting position after the initial pass.

Player 2 then runs from the baseline and spikes the ball. He/she then moves underneath the net to the opposite side of the court to begin the drill again.

Each pair has 10 attempts, the best ratio of 'well done/missed' wins.

4 Passing Drills